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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.37, 90 and 48.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.37, 90 and 48.90 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.37 : 90 = 48.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.37/90 = 48.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.37x = 90 × 48.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.37x = 4,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401/65.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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